The concentration of ethylene required for the ripening of Banana is______________________?
Correct answer: A. 10 ppm with 24 hr
- A. 10 ppm with 24 hr
- B. 5 ppm with 24 hr
- C. 12 ppm with 24 hr
- D. 15 ppm with 24 hr
Explanation
Banana ripening is commonly initiated commercially with ethylene at about 10 ppm for 24 hours, after which the fruit continues ripening naturally. Ethylene is a ripening hormone, not merely a storage preservative.
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